Erasmus+

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Erasmus+ is a European Union programme that provides learning and professional development opportunities for people of all ages, backgrounds and professions. It also enables various organisations, institutions and establishments to implement projects that meet the programme’s criteria.

Official Erasmus+ website: https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/

Kolping Higher Education Institution has been awarded the Erasmus Charter for Higher Education (ECHE), enabling it to participate in the Erasmus+ programme for the period 2021–2027. The award of the Charter confirms that the objectives of Erasmus+ are also an integral part of the institution’s internationalisation strategy. It also demonstrates the institution’s commitment to complying with all the requirements for implementing the Erasmus+ programme and adhering to the principles of European cooperation.

Kolping Highers Education Institution’s Erasmus Charter

Erasmus Policy Statement 2021–2027

ERASMUS+ Programme for Students

Erasmus+ is the EU programme for education, training, youth and sport for the period 2021–2027. The programme places a strong emphasis on social inclusion, the green and digital transitions, and promoting young people’s participation in democratic life.

Benefits of Participating in the Erasmus+ Programme

By participating in mobility activities, you will be able to achieve one or more of the following outcomes:

Increase your employability and improve your career prospects;
Strengthen your sense of initiative and entrepreneurial skills;
Boost your self-confidence;
Improve your learning outcomes;
Improve your foreign language skills and digital competence;
Develop a better understanding of other cultures;
Encourage more active participation in community life;
Gain a better understanding of the European project and the common values of the EU;
Increase your motivation to continue studying (in formal or non-formal education) after completing a mobility period abroad.

Erasmus+ Student Charter ( https://www.kolpingokolegija.lt/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Erasmus-Charter-2021-2027.pdf)

Mobility Activities:

Student mobility for studies at a partner higher education institution abroad;

Student mobility for traineeships at a company, organisation or another suitable workplace abroad;

Blended mobility combining physical mobility with a virtual component.

Countries

The following EU Member States:

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, and Sweden.

The following third countries associated with the Programme:

Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, North Macedonia, Türkiye, and Serbia.

Duration

Student mobility for studies must last between 2 months (or one academic semester) and 12 months.
Student mobility for traineeships may last between 2 and 12 months.
Blended mobility combines a period of physical mobility with a virtual component. The physical mobility component must last between 5 and 30 days.
Graduate traineeships count towards the 12-month Erasmus+ mobility limit. Students must be selected during their final year of study and complete the traineeship abroad within one year after graduation.
Students can spend a maximum of 12 months abroad per study cycle, including all study exchanges and traineeships combined.

Long-Term Physical Mobility

The base rates for long-term student mobility for studies and traineeships in EU Member States, third countries associated with the Programme, and third countries not associated with the Programme from Regions 13 and 14 are as follows:

Country group	Host countries	Monthly grant (EUR)
Group 1	Countries with the highest cost of living: Ireland, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, France, Finland, Sweden and Germany. Third countries not associated with the Programme from Regions 13 and 14	674.00
Group 2	Countries with an average cost of living: Czechia, Estonia, Greece, Spain, Latvia, Cyprus, Malta, Portugal, Slovakia and Slovenia.	674.00
Group 3	Countries with the lowest cost of living: Bulgaria, Croatia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, North Macedonia, Serbia, Türkiye and Hungary.	606.00

Long-term student mobility for traineeships in EU Member States, third countries associated with the Programme, and third countries not associated with the Programme from Regions 13 and 14 qualifies for an additional EUR 150 per month, on top of the basic individual support grant.

Long-term mobility for students and recent graduates with fewer opportunities qualifies for an additional EUR 250 per month, on top of the basic individual support grant.

Short-Term Physical Mobility

Students and recent graduates undertaking short-term physical mobility in any country receive EUR 79 per day for the first 14 days of the activity and EUR 56 per day from the 15th to the 30th day of the activity. Travel days are also funded.

Students and recent graduates with fewer opportunities undertaking short-term physical mobility receive an additional EUR 100 on top of the individual support grant for physical mobility activities lasting 5–14 days, and EUR 150 for activities lasting 15–30 days.

Students and recent graduates undertaking short-term mobility activities are not eligible for the additional traineeship grant.

Travel Costs

Travel distance	Green travel – amount (EUR) per participant	Non-green travel – amount (EUR) per participant
10–99 km	EUR 56	EUR 28
100–499 km	EUR 285	EUR 211
500–1,999 km	EUR 417	EUR 309
2,000–2,999 km	EUR 535	EUR 395
3,000–3,999 km	EUR 785	EUR 580
4,000–7,999 km	EUR 1,188	EUR 1,188
8,000 km or more	EUR 1,735	EUR 1,735

A maximum of two travel days may be funded for participants and accompanying persons receiving support for non-green travel, and a maximum of six additional travel days may be funded for participants and accompanying persons receiving support for green travel.

Travel distance is the distance between the place of origin and the venue of the activity. The amount is the grant allocated to cover travel expenses to and from the activity venue.

Green travel refers to travel to and from the mobility destination using more environmentally friendly means of transport. Examples of green transport include trains, buses, bicycles, and carpooling (sharing a car with other travellers).

NOTE:

Additional individual support for participants with special needs may be available to cover actual costs incurred. For more information ask Erasmus Coordinator.
During their study period at the host institution, Erasmus+ students are exempt from tuition, registration and examination fees. However, students must continue to pay any standard fees charged by their sending institution.
During the Erasmus+ mobility period, students must not lose their entitlement to any national grants or loans to which they are entitled.

Procedure for the Mobility of Participants with Fewer Opportunities

Erasmus+ Mobility Competition process

Competitions for Erasmus+ study and traineeship opportunities abroad are organized in accordance with the approved procedures and selection criteria. The selection process may take place once or twice a year (in autumn and spring). If places are still available, an additional selection round may be announced. Calls for applications and exact selection dates are published on the website, and all academic groups are informed.

Students complete an application form to participate in the selection process.

The main selection criteria for Erasmus+ studies and traineeships are:

Academic performance and involvement in extracurricular activities during the previous academic year;
Good foreign language skills;
Compatibility of the proposed study or traineeship programme with the student’s field and level of study;
The student’s motivation to study or undertake a traineeship abroad;
The student’s ability to solve problems that may arise.

The Erasmus+ student mobility selection process is conducted by a Selection Committee appointed by the Director.

After the selection process, each student who participated in the competition is individually informed of the results.

Once the results have been announced, selected students are informed about the procedures for completing the required documents for travelling to educational institutions or companies abroad, visas, insurance, receiving the grant, and submitting reports on their mobility period.

For further information, please contact Erasmus Programme Coordinator, e-mail [email protected], phone +37068664899.